Travel And Tourism: Africa

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4.5.12 Virunga Volcanoes Photos-Info 2012

Virunga Volcanoes is named after a string of magnificent free-standing volcanoes that range from 2500-4500 metres in height and are one of the most stirring and memorable sights in East Africa. It was here that Dian Fossey studied the gorillas for 20 years and it is largely thanks to her work that poaching was curtailed while there were still some gorillas to save.

Virunga Volcanoes

Labels: Africa

16.11.11 Alaska Snow | In Photos

For most, the thought of Alaska conjures up visions of snow, snow and more snow.Of course during Alaska’s winter months there is lots of ice and snow and sub zero temperatures, summer time temperatures can get to the high 70’s. The climate in Alaska during summer would certainly be classed as comfortable. The Chugach Mountains and also the Alaska Range coupled with warm Pacific Ocean currents protect towns such as Anchorage the Alaskan capital making it very pleasant during summer months. Another common mistake people make when imaging Alaska is that you have 24 hours of darkness during winter and 24 hours of sunlight during summer.

Alaska Snow

Labels: Africa, United State, United States of America

19.6.11 Sand dunes of the Sahara Africa

They're hills or small mountains made entirely from very small grains of sand that are formed by the wind and can move for tens of meters during major desert storms but still never leave their known areas! They've fascinated many non-Saharan people as the most exotic if not dangerous of all desert landforms! Myths have been told about them and offroaders —in their shining armored 4x4s— have feared them for long.
Although they appear on coastal zones in many places around the world (England, Africa, China, Egypt (elBorollos), etc), we'll be mostly talking here about the inland desert ones . Dunes types, names, locations, strange characteristics will be explained.
The article here is based on our SaharaSafaris community's extensive experience of traveling in the Sahara and seems to have become a very popular source of info on Google. Your feedback email is appreciated.